You only have to look at the number and sheer diversity of the Google Play Store's app hub to gauge how many developers are currently working on creating, updating and improving upon the vast array of mobile apps that have manifested over the past few years. The Big G announced all the way back in 2013 that it was working on an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), an infrastructure designed to enhance and improve the process of developing apps, and now, Android Studio 1.0 is ready for prime time for those running Windows, OS X and Linux. Full details, as well as info on how you can get started with Android Studio, can be seen below.
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You can now play MKV video file format on Windows 8.1 natively without apps like VLC. More information and download links can be found right past the jump.
Here's how you can boost signal range of your Wi-Fi router using this simple trick. More details, along with step-by-step guide and video on how to do so can be found right here.
You may or may not be in favor of the idea of jailbreaking your iOS device, but irrespective of your personal position, it cannot be denied that the tweaks in Cydia push the boundaries far beyond what's capable at stock level. Allowing a user to download torrents, change their default browser or adjust the theme are traits typical of the jailbreak scene, but while catching thieves isn't a pastime we typically associate with jailbreaking, one quick-thinking victim managed to retrieve a lost handset using a tweak designed purely for this purpose.
CarPlay, Apple's in-car flavor of iOS, was first announced way back at the Worldwide Developers Conference of 2013, and only with this year's iOS 7.1 did iPhones finally see support for the feature. But while users can now enjoy CarPlay integration provided that their infotainment system is supportive of it, the specialized interface is not something that users can access outside of their cars; or at least it wasn't meant to be until said software was preparing to be bundled up and released as a jailbreak tweak.
Constantly picking up great apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch can quickly become an expensive gig, particularly if, like us, you're always looking to stock up on the latest content. But to try and ease the stress on those purse-strings, we strive to find some of the best paid apps gone free for your treasured mobile gadgets, and so today, we're back with a lengthy list of freebies for those of you on iOS.
The story of Eric Garner has caught the attention of the world's media over the past few days, and with tensions running high, mass protests have ensued across the United States. Apple's Fifth Avenue retail store, which is considered the company's flagship outlet, hasn't escaped the attention of those with a point to make, and as such, has been caught up in a 'die-in', with hundreds of protesters teeming into the store while lying on the ground as a show of dissent at Garner's apparent injustice. With placards galore, it's not exactly your everyday sight, particularly within an Apple Retail Store, but on such a sensitive and controversial topic, those looking to be heard have taken to such tactics to achieve their intention.
Smartphone cameras were once a novelty, with consumers merely grateful that they could take photos and snap the occasional video without having to lug around a standalone shooter. But now, the camera is considered an essential component, and in the past few years especially, the standards have been greatly improved by OEMs. With Samsung having added 4K support to the Galaxy S5 earlier this year, Apple countered with a much-enhanced point-and-shoot experience for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, and if you were under any illusion as to the pedigree of the latest iPhone's camera credentials, the short movie below will leave you in no doubt.
WinterBoard, the popular theming app for jailbroken iOS devices, has just been handed an update, and therein, includes a series of bug fixes and stability tweaks.
Customizable keyboards have greatly heightened the iOS 8 experience, allowing users to choose a third-party app to suit their precise typing needs. There are many different types of keyboards available already, ranging from feature-rich, pro-level typing experiences to those focusing on GIFs and emoji, but one thing that most keyboards have in common is that they're themable. For the most part, however, you can only select from a bunch of default options, but a new entry to the great App Store sees one developer hand these aesthetic reigns over to a wide selection of creative designers.
















